Indian financial technology (fintech) behemoth Paytm is slated to open its initial public offering (IPO) on November 8. The company said it will be valued at $19.5-20 billion and is raising its issue size to Rs 18,300 crore due to increased investor demand.

       Paytm’s parent company, One97 Communications, was founded by VIJAY SHEKHAR SHARMA over two decades back as a business offering content services like news, cricket scores, and ringtones on mobile phones. In conversation with Deepsekhar Choudhury and Neha Alawadhi, Sharma speaks about his journey and the road ahead. Edited ...